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A prospective law student, Dan, recently asked for some admissions advice. Below is PowerScore CEO Dave Killoran's advice.
Dan: "Hey Dave,
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I’m currently trying to decide between two Philadelphia schools: Drexel (with a full ride) and Temple (with a 50% scholarship).
I currently work as a paralegal in Philadelphia, and it’s well know that Temple is very highly regarded within the city. Discounting Penn, I’ve been told that it should be the school to aspire to go to if I want to practice in Philly. It has better job placement than Drexel, and it has much better resources/amenities than Drexel, as I saw on my visits to both schools. As it stands with the offer they gave me, I’d be paying about $15,000 per year in tuition at Temple, which I thought was ridiculously cheap until…
Drexel offered me a full ride. Unlike Temple’s law school which was founded in 1895, Drexel hDecas really only been around since 2013. It’s kind of a wild card in Philadelphia. They aren’t far behind in job placement, but I did not come away as impressed with the curriculum. While I feel like I could probably excel at Drexel, the resources Temple offers to its students in terms of clinicals, intern/externships, on campus interviews, etc. make me feel like it’s too good to pass up on.
I should add that I am a Temple undergrad alum, and absolutely loved my time there.
I can’t seem to figure this one out. Temple was my dream school, but I’m afraid if I don’t take the money I will be sitting there 5-10 years down the road with my debt thinking “Man, I could have just gone to Drexel.”
Once again, thanks for reading my post. Really appreciate all that you do for us prospective law students!"
Dave Killoran: "Hey Dan,
Thanks for the message! Your explanation here makes me think Temple would be the better call for you, including “it has much better resources/amenities than Drexel, as I saw on my visits to both schools” and “I did not come away as impressed with the curriculum” and “the resources Temple offers to its students in terms of clinicals, intern/externships, on campus interviews, etc. make me feel like it’s too good to pass up on” and “I am a Temple undergrad alum, and absolutely loved my time there.” Everything there points to, “I like Temple and think I could do really well there.” That to me is key since you performance will be the determining factor once you get into the job search market (on top of school rep, of course).
Other factors:
* The cost difference isn’t too bad considering you are looking at the 48th ranked school vs the 100th ranked.
* The numbers are closer than one would think, but still in Temple’s favor: https://www.lstreports.com/compare/drexel/temple/
* People in Philly have told you to go to Temple.
* You already were satisfied with the financials at Temple before this new offer came in.
I’d say go with your gut and follow your heart to Temple, and then just focus on doing well. Whatever environment maximizes your ability to perform is typically the right choice
I hope that helps. Thanks and good luck!"
Dan: "Hey Dave,
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I’m currently trying to decide between two Philadelphia schools: Drexel (with a full ride) and Temple (with a 50% scholarship).
I currently work as a paralegal in Philadelphia, and it’s well know that Temple is very highly regarded within the city. Discounting Penn, I’ve been told that it should be the school to aspire to go to if I want to practice in Philly. It has better job placement than Drexel, and it has much better resources/amenities than Drexel, as I saw on my visits to both schools. As it stands with the offer they gave me, I’d be paying about $15,000 per year in tuition at Temple, which I thought was ridiculously cheap until…
Drexel offered me a full ride. Unlike Temple’s law school which was founded in 1895, Drexel hDecas really only been around since 2013. It’s kind of a wild card in Philadelphia. They aren’t far behind in job placement, but I did not come away as impressed with the curriculum. While I feel like I could probably excel at Drexel, the resources Temple offers to its students in terms of clinicals, intern/externships, on campus interviews, etc. make me feel like it’s too good to pass up on.
I should add that I am a Temple undergrad alum, and absolutely loved my time there.
I can’t seem to figure this one out. Temple was my dream school, but I’m afraid if I don’t take the money I will be sitting there 5-10 years down the road with my debt thinking “Man, I could have just gone to Drexel.”
Once again, thanks for reading my post. Really appreciate all that you do for us prospective law students!"
Dave Killoran: "Hey Dan,
Thanks for the message! Your explanation here makes me think Temple would be the better call for you, including “it has much better resources/amenities than Drexel, as I saw on my visits to both schools” and “I did not come away as impressed with the curriculum” and “the resources Temple offers to its students in terms of clinicals, intern/externships, on campus interviews, etc. make me feel like it’s too good to pass up on” and “I am a Temple undergrad alum, and absolutely loved my time there.” Everything there points to, “I like Temple and think I could do really well there.” That to me is key since you performance will be the determining factor once you get into the job search market (on top of school rep, of course).
Other factors:
* The cost difference isn’t too bad considering you are looking at the 48th ranked school vs the 100th ranked.
* The numbers are closer than one would think, but still in Temple’s favor: https://www.lstreports.com/compare/drexel/temple/
* People in Philly have told you to go to Temple.
* You already were satisfied with the financials at Temple before this new offer came in.
I’d say go with your gut and follow your heart to Temple, and then just focus on doing well. Whatever environment maximizes your ability to perform is typically the right choice
I hope that helps. Thanks and good luck!"